August 2022

A Return to Racing

If you ask runners why they love to run, most will say it’s the sense of freedom and adventure—the power of forward momentum.

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Programming 5 min read

The Success Of Ninja Gyms

Ninja gyms are exploding in popularity across the country, driven largely by the fanfare around NBC’s American Ninja Warrior reality-competition series.

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Rec Facilities 7 min read

Within one of the most diverse ZIP codes in Seattle, Wash., Brighton Playfield sits between a public middle school and a residential neighborhood, serving as a hub for students, neighbors, and community groups.

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Parks 3 min read

Flaunt Those Fur Babies

JiffPom, the Pomeranian, has over 10-million followers on Instagram. As a point of comparison, the current vice president of the United States has about 16-million Instagram followers.

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Parks 4 min read

Aging Gracefully

Participation by senior citizens at recreation centers across the country has significantly increased over time, and along with it the offerings that beckon them.

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

Field Of Play

It’s easy to host. It’s affordable to maintain. There are plenty of potential players. And it’s hot and growing and can bring a younger demographic into your park.

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Sports Fields 5 min read